Norwegian metal legends Darkthrone have released their latest album, Pre-Historic Metal.,Fenriz and Nocturno Culto are back with a new album that draws heavily from the classic heavy metal of Mercyful Fate, Celtic Frost, and early Black Sabbath.

The result is a 41-minute journey through time, with Fenriz's vocals and lyrics paying homage to the era.

The album's simplistic cover art features Fenriz holding a pitchfork, setting the tone for an album that celebrates the raw energy of old-school metal.,The riffs are familiar but effective, with plenty of low-picking and stop-start action to get your head banging.

Standout tracks include "So I Marched To The Sunken Empire," an atmospheric instrumental that's equal parts weird and awesome, as well as "Siberian Thaw," a doom-laden monolith with a simple but effective chorus structure and proggy swerves.,Other highlights include "The Dry Wells Of Hell," which gallops along at a sturdy pace and features some impressive screams reminiscent of King Diamond, as well as "Eat Eat Eat Your Pride," which begins with static guitars before exploding into urgent speed metal rhythms.

Overall, Pre-Historic Metal is a fun album that's sure to please fans of classic heavy metal.